N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:53-5.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 3A:53-5.3 - State government physical facility requirements for shelter homes

(a) Fire protection:

1. The shelter home shall provide a minimum of one smoke detector that shall be installed in a manner and location approved by the Office or local fire official.

2. The shelter home with a basement shall provide an additional smoke detector for the basement area.

3. The shelter home shall ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary.

4. Combustible and flammable materials shall not be located adjacent to or near a furnace.

(b) Heating: The shelter home shall provide a minimum temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit in all rooms used by the children.

(c) Maintenance and sanitation: The indoor and outdoor areas of the shelter home shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary manner and be free from any hazards to the health and safety of the children.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:53-5.3

Amended by R.1992 d.485, effective 12/7/1992.
See: 24 N.J.R. 3089(a), 24 N.J.R. 4387(a).
Fire extinguisher requirement clarified at (a)3.
Amended by R.2016 d.033, effective 4/18/2016.
See: 47 N.J.R. 2613(a), 47 N.J.R. 2695(a), 48 N.J.R. 649(a).
In (a)1, substituted "Office" for "bureau"; and in (b), substituted "65 degrees" for "65[degrees]".